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Assignment 2: Comparative Religious Approaches

The origins of
Judaism and Hinduism are almost 4,000 years old. Buddhism arose from the
teachings of a single Hindu teacher more than two thousand years ago. All three
have changed and developed over the centuries. All three are very much alive
today.

Concentrating
on their current forms, compare the approaches of the three religions to the
basic religious questions:

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o How should I think about ultimate reality (Hinduism)? Is there a Supreme
Being (Judaism)? Should I even think of god, letting myself be my supreme
authority (Buddhism)?

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o What is the relationship of human beings to this reality (God)?

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o What exactly is the concept of faith to each of these three religions?
Is it the same as belief, or not? Consider all three religions and compare.

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How do these concepts of the Ultimate Reality,
Supreme Being or self help address the following questions: What is wrong with
the world, and how can I help to fix it? What am I supposed to do with my life?

Consider the
three religions, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism. In an essay of approximately
700 to 800 words in length, answer the questions listed above. Be sure to use
appropriate APA format for citations and to include at least one reference for
each religion.

ByWednesday, November 9, 2016 post your essay in theM4: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Compares, contrasts, and applies concepts of Ultimate Reality, Supreme Being, and the authority of self to personal philosophical position on religion.	24
Uses critical thinking to describe and explain the relationship of humans and God.	16
Considers and measures the relationship between faith and belief from the three perspectives.	16
Considers and analyzes the application of concept of Ultimate Reality, Supreme Being (monotheism) and Self-actualization in addressing world problems.	20
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	20
Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from texts, Web sites, and other references, including correct APA format.	4
Total:	100